2016 AUDI A42.0L DIESEL

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status with a stable maintenance trend following a period of reactive repairs. The most recent test in September 2025 at 80,936 miles passed with only a minor advisory for a nail in the nearside rear tyre. This follows a failure in August 2023 where the car failed for insufficient tyre tread depth and a leaking shock absorber. The subsequent passes in 2024 and 2025 indicate that the owner addressed these primary mechanical concerns. At 80,936 miles, the Audi has averaged approximately 8,100 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for a decade-old vehicle. The data shows consistent usage patterns, with roughly 10,000 miles driven between the 2022 and 2023 tests, and another 11,400 miles between 2024 and 2025. This regularity suggests the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of sitting stationary which often leads to seal degradation and rubber perish. A physical inspection should prioritise the front suspension assembly, as the nearside front shock absorber was flagged for oil misting in 2023. While the vehicle passed since, oil misting often precedes a full seal failure that can affect handling and damping performance. The buyer should also verify the remaining tread depth on all tyres, as the 2023 failure on both front tyres suggests a previous pattern of neglecting consumables until they reached the legal limit.